Tenure -track Assistant/Associate Professor in Biotechnology

University of Delaware: College of Health Sciences: Medical Laboratory SciencesLocation: Newark, DE

We seek highly-motivated, energetic individuals to join the Medical Laboratory Science faculty in the University of Delaware's College of Health Sciences at a time of growth and expansion. We are considering applications for twotenure-track Assistant/Associate Professors of Biotechnology & Applied Molecular Biology to begin Fall 2017. The successful candidates will have an earned doctoral degree in Molecular Biology or related field, relevant post-doctoral experience and documented productivity. Candidates are sought from the broad spectrum of biomedical science, but special attention will be given to those with experience in the areas such as recombinant DNA technology, and molecular diagnostics. Primary responsibilities for this position include teaching lecture and laboratory courses in relevant area of expertise. Other teaching responsibilities include courses as needed in departmental undergraduate and/or graduate core curricula. The individual will be expected to develop and maintain an active, funded research program, and participate in committee responsibilities within the university and profession. Active participation in the mentoring of undergraduate, masters, and Ph.D. students is required. Undergraduate teaching experience, especially in biotech/molecular biology laboratory settings, is desired. National relevant biotechnology certification (MB(ASCP) or ASBMB) is a plus. Rank will be commensurate with record of teaching and research accomplishments. All faculty are expected to contribute to a welcoming campus environment that embraces diversity.

Ranked second, nationally, among the best places to study the health professions by College Factual, the College of Health Sciences is a thriving academic unit of over 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students and 110 faculty with outstanding research and teaching facilities. The College also includes the departments of Behavioral Health and Nutrition, Kinesiology and Applied Physiology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Physical Therapy, and the School of Nursing. With annual research expenditures of approximately $16 million, the college currently houses a number of large, interdisciplinary grants with significant funding from the NIH and DoD. There are also numerous collaborative linkages with our clinical partners.

With roots tracing back to 1743, the University of Delaware combines tradition and innovation, offering students a rich heritage along with the latest in instructional and research technology. Located in scenic Newark, Delaware, within 2 hours of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., the University is a Land Grant, Sea Grant, Space Grant, and Carnegie Research University (with very high research activity, a designation accorded to fewer than 3% of degree-granting institutions in the U.S.), and with external funding exceeding $200 million. Delaware was recently ranked second, nationally, in peer-reviewed publication rate in a report issued by the Council of State Governments published by Elsevier. A state-assisted, privately governed institution, the University enrolls approximately 17,000 undergraduates and 4,000 graduate students.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Compensation packages are competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Faculty at the University have regularly received annual cost-of-living and merit salary increases and the benefits package is one of the best in the nation. Relocation and start-up funds are available.Appointment date negotiable (usually August 15th.)

TO APPLY: Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2016 and will continue until positions are filled. Nominations and expressions of interest will be held in confidence and references will be contacted only with the candidate's permission. Applicants should upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references at http://www.udel.edu/udjobs/. The letter of application and CV will be shared with the search committee. For information contact Esther Biswas-Fiss, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair, (302) 831-2912, ebiswas@udel.edu

Qualifications

Successful candidates will have an earned doctoral degree in Molecular Biology or related field, relevant post-doctoral experience and documented productivity.

Application Instructions

TO APPLY: Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2016 and will continue until positions are filled. Nominations and expressions of interest will be held in confidence and references will be contacted only with the candidate's permission. Applicants should upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. The letter of application and CV will be shared with the search committee. For information contact Esther Biswas-Fiss, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair, (302) 831-2912, ebiswas@udel.edu

The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer which encourages applications from Minority Group Members, Women, Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans. The University's Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found at http://www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html

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